BAMC Journal Club: The incidence and mortality of refeeding syndrome in older, hospitalized patients, based on three different diagnostic criteria: A longitudinal study

June 20, 2024

Program Description: 

The purpose of this journal club is to elicit thoughtful conversation among registered dietitians/nutritionist about the identification and treatment of refeeding syndrome. Currently, there is no standardized definition or diagnostic criteria for refeeding syndrome. This article compares the incidence of mortality in older, hospitalized patients identified at risk for re-feeding syndrome using three different diagnostic criteria for refeeding syndrome.

Target Audience

This activity provides continuing education for registered dieticians and dietetic technicians. A certificate of attendance is available for other attendees.

Learning Objectives

  1. Compare and contrast the three diagnostic criteria used to identify refeeding syndrome (RFS) in this study.
  2. Interpret study results for the identification and treatment of RFS.
  3. Describe the limitations and strengths of the study.
  4. Facilitate a discussion regarding the impact on your clinical practice.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
  • 1.00 Registered Dietitians and Dietetic Technicians, Registered (CDR)

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). CDR Credentialed Practitioners will receive 1.00 Continuing Professional Education units (CPEUs) for completion of this activity/material.

Course opens: 
06/18/2024
Course expires: 
07/05/2024
Event starts: 
06/20/2024 - 2:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
06/20/2024 - 4:00pm EDT
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April Birkner, MPH, RD. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been resolved.

Disclosure: DHA J-7 staff, Planning Committee Members and reviewers have no financial or non-financial interest to disclose. All faculty members have no financial or non-financial interest to disclose.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
  • 1.00 Registered Dietitians and Dietetic Technicians, Registered (CDR)

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). CDR Credentialed Practitioners will receive 1.00 Continuing Professional Education units (CPEUs) for completion of this activity/material.

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